Make-up Holder

ABSTRACT

A make-up holder device having a main body, a receiver, and first end. Preferably, main receiver includes a first applicator, a second applicator, and a third applicator which fit into a first container, a second container, and a third container, respectively. The first end is preferably removably attached to the main body. Preferably, first end includes brush and a fourth container which is accessible upon removing the first end from the main body. Make-up holder device preferably allows the user to easily access cosmetic substances stored within each of the containers. This is done using each of the applicators and the brush included on the first end.

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This non-provisional patent application claims the benefit of anearlier-filed provisional patent application. The provisionalapplication was assigned Ser. No. 62/012,455. It was filed on Jun. 16,2014.

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

This invention relates to the field of devices made for holding make-up.More specifically, the invention comprises a compact container anddispenser for make-up.

2. Description of the Related Art

Cosmetics are often stored and transported in containers of variousshapes and sizes. The containers often carry a particular type ofmake-up and an application device. For example, blush or rouge istypically stored in a small circular or square compact. The user opensthe compact and can use a pad or brush to apply the rouge. Similarly,lipstick is usually found in small cylindrical containers. The user cantwist the container to extend the lipstick further out of the cylinderto apply and retract the lipstick back into the container when not inuse.

Many women use various types of make-up to apply on the go. For example,a woman may carry make-up with her to apply at work, after the gym or intransit. Thus, a variety of containers storing make-up are carried alongwith an individual. The containers can be placed in a purse, gym bag,work bag, a car, locker or another storage container. These containersoften get separated or are difficult to locate quickly in the user'spurse, bag, etc.

In addition, many women have set make-up which is used for certainoccasions. For example the make-up used to go to work may not be thesame make-up used to go to a wedding or a night out. This furtherincreases the number of make-up cases which the user must sort throughwhile getting ready or for which the user must search for in a bag,purse, or other storage container.

Therefore what is needed is a universal make-up holder container thatholds and allows for application of various types of make-up in one. Thepresent invention achieves this objective, as well as others that areexplained in the following description.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention comprises a make-up holder device having a mainbody, a receiver, and first end. Preferably, the main receiver includesa first applicator, a second applicator and a third applicator which fitinto a first container, a second container, and a third container,respectively. The first end is preferably removably attached to the mainbody. Preferably, the first end includes a brush and a fourth containerwhich is accessible upon removing the first end from the main body.

Make-up holder device preferably allows the user to easily accesscosmetic substances stored within each of the containers. This is doneusing each of the applicators and the brush included on the first end.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view, showing the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view, showing the component parts of the presentinvention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view, showing the assembly of the presentinvention.

FIG. 4 is a cut-away view, showing the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view, showing a preferred embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view, showing the first end removed from themain body of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view, showing the brush removed from the firstend.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view, showing the brush in a “retracted” state.

FIG. 9 is a sectional view, showing the brush fully extended.

FIG. 10 is an exploded view, showing the applicators removed from eachrespective container.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view, showing a mirror attached to the mainbody of the present invention.

REFERENCE NUMERALS IN THE DRAWINGS

-   -   10 make-up holding device    -   12 main body    -   14 main receiver    -   16 first end    -   18 first applicator    -   20 second applicator    -   22 third applicator    -   24 handle    -   26 thread portion    -   28 brush    -   30 first container    -   32 second container    -   34 third container    -   36 fourth container    -   38 projection    -   40 cavity    -   42 knob    -   44 bristles    -   46 external threads    -   48 internal threads    -   50 container boundary    -   52 mirror

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention. Make-upholding device 10 preferably comprises main body 12, a main receiver 14and a first end 16. Preferably, first end 16 includes an applicator(shown and discussed in FIGS. 2 and 3). In some embodiments, main body12 is attached to main receiver 14. In a preferred embodiment, mainreceiver 14 is integral to main body 12. Preferably, first end 16 isremovably attached to main body 12. In the present embodiment of make-upholding device 10, first end 16 is attached to main body 12 via male andfemale threads. This allows the user to simply rotate first end 16 inorder to remove first end 16 from main body 12.

Preferably, main receiver 14 receives a first applicator 18, a secondapplicator 24) and a third applicator 22. The reader will note thatwhile three applicators are illustrated, make-up holding device 10 mayinclude more or less applicators. The number of applicators is dependenton what the user requires from make-up holding device 10. This will bediscussed further in the subsequent text. Each applicator is removablyattached to main receiver 14. Each applicator can be a different size orshape and fits into main receiver 14. Main body 12 houses the make-upand provides one universal storage unit for the make-up used for eachapplicator—the details of which are discussed below.

As illustrated in FIG. 2, three primary component parts preferably makeup the holding device 10. The three primary components are main receiver14, main body 12 and first end 16. As described above, main receiver 14and main body 12 could be removably attached or fully integratedtogether. Main receiver 14 includes first applicator 18 which connectsto first container 30. Similarly, second applicator 20 connects tosecond container 32 and third applicator 22 connects to third container34. Each container is housed within main body 12 and holds a type ofcosmetic care substance. First end 16 includes a handle 24, threadportion 26, and a brush 28. Thread portion 26 attaches to the distal endof main body 12 which includes corresponding internal threads. Asillustrated in FIG. 4, main body 12 includes a fourth container 36 whichholds a type of cosmetic care substance, preferably rouge (blush), facepowder, bronzer, foundation or any other powdery substance.

FIG. 3 shows how the device 10 is assembled for use. First end 16 fitsinto the distal end of main body 12 and main receiver 14 fits into theproximal end of main body 12 (in the case where main receiver 14 is notintegral to main body 12). Returning to FIG. 1 the reader willappreciate that make-up holding device 10 presents a streamlinedenclosure for several cosmetic substances. The device 10 serves to housea host of make-up supplies in one, easily accessible device 10.

In FIG. 4, a cut-away view is shown such that the internal components ofmake-up holding device 10 are visible. First end 16 fits into main body12. Brush 28 is protected by main body 12. However, brush 28 canalternatively retract inside of first end 16, to protect the bristles ofbrush 28. Fourth container 36 sits within the main body 12 of device 10.The position of fourth container 36 allows the user to access powderycosmetic substance in fourth container 36 with brush 28, for easyapplication.

FIG. 5 shows a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Similar tothe previous embodiment, make-up holding device 10 comprises main body12, main receiver 14, and first end 16. The reader will note thatreceiver 14 and main body 12 are a single part in this embodiment.Although main receiver 14 is shown with first applicator 18, secondapplicator 20, and third applicator 22, more or less applicators can beincluded with main receiver 14 if so desired. Preferably, first end 16is removably attached to main body 12. FIG. 6 shows first end 16 removedfrom main body 12. In this embodiment, first end 16 is attached to mainbody 12 via an interference fit. This allows the user to simply forceprojection 38 into cavity 40 in order to reattach first end 16. Theouter walls 54 of projection 38 engage with the interior portion 56 ofmain body 12 surrounding cavity 40. As illustrated, projection 38 andcavity 40 are oval-shaped. This allows a large space within cavity 40for fourth container 36, which can hold blush or other pressed powders.Of course, projection 38 can be circular and threaded as shown in FIG.3. This would allow the user to simply rotate first end 16 in order toattach and remove first end 16. In addition, a simple press snap can beused to attach first end 16 to main body 12.

FIG. 7 shows first end 16 of make-up holding device 10. In someembodiments, brush 28 is removable from first end 16. Preferably, brush28 includes knob 42 and bristles 44. In a preferred embodiment ofmake-up holding device 10, brush 28 includes external threads 46 andfirst end 16 includes internal threads 48, as illustrated. This allowsthe user to remove brush 28 from first end 16 if necessary.

FIGS. 8 and 9 show another application for external threads 46 andinternal threads 48. The reader will note that FIGS. 8 and 9 aresectional views of first end 16. External threads 46 are engaged withinternal threads 48. By rotating knob 42 counterclockwise, brush 28translates downward (in the present view). Similarly, by rotating knob42 clockwise, brush 28 translates upward (in the current view).Counterclockwise rotation of knob 42 allows the user to remove brush 28if so desired. In another embodiment of the present invention, there isa stop preventing brush 28 from being removed from first end 16.Referring now to FIG. 8, the reader will note that bristles 44 do notextend past projection 38. Looking back at FIGS. 5 and 6, the readerwill note that when first end 16 is attached to main body 12 (FIG. 5),bristles 44 are preferably in a “retracted” state, as shown in FIG. 8.This prevents (1) bristles 44 from just resting in fourth container 36which could cause bristles 44 to contain too much make-up and (2)bristles 44 from being damage or deformed from pressing against fourthcontainer 36. Thus, when the user is ready to replace first end 16, heor she preferably rotates knob 42 until bristles 44 are no longerextended past projection 38.

FIG. 9 shows bristles 44 fully extended. When the user is prepared toapply make-up from fourth container 36, he or she removes first end 16from main body 12, and rotates knob 42 counter clockwise until bristles44 are fully extended (as shown in FIG. 9). Then, the user grasps firstend 16 and inserts or swipes bristles 44 into fourth container 36. Afterapplying the make-up using brush 28, the user returns brush 28 to theretracted state as shown in FIG. 8. Although the extension mechanism isshown as a simple screw, bristles 44 can be extended and retracted usingother methods. For example bristles 44 can be extended using commonlyknown techniques which convert rotational motion to linear motion. Inthis instance, bristles 44 can be attached to a linearly translating nuthaving internal threads. Knob 42 is attached to an externally threadedshaft, or the driver which is fixed. As the user rotates knob 42, thenut, and therefore the bristles 44 translate upward and downward. Thosefamiliar with the art will realize that this is a commonly used methodin applications such as precision motion in aeronautics and automobiles,but also the method used to extend the stick for anantiperspirant/deodorant.

FIG. 10 shows main body 12 with first applicator 18, second applicator20, and third applicator 22 removed from receiver 14. Each applicator isremovably attached to main receiver 14. As illustrated, internal threads(not shown) are included on each applicator and external threads areincluded on receiver 14. As indicated by the dashed lines, main body 12is compartmentalized. In this embodiment, first container 30, secondcontainer 32, and third container 34 are preferably integral to mainbody 12 and separated internally as indicated by the dashed linesrepresenting container boundaries 50. As discussed briefly in thepreceding text, each applicator may be used for a different type ofmake-up. This can vary depending on the preference of the user, thepurpose of make-up holding device 10, or any number of reasons. Thenumber of applicators and containers and the contents of them can byvaried depending on a variety of reasons. One example of three commonmake-up types are shown in FIG. 10. First applicator 18 is intended foruse with eyeliner, second applicator 20 is intended for use as lipgloss, and third applicator 22 is intended for use with mascara. Ofcourse different make-up types can be included or swapped out. Forexample lipstick can be used instead of lip gloss or in addition to lipgloss. There are many combinations which can be incorporated into thecurrent invention.

FIG. 11 shows an additional optional feature of the present invention.Preferably, mirror 52 is attached to the backside of main body 12. Thisallows the user see themselves as they apply make-up from make-up holderdevice 10.

The preceding description contains significant detail regarding thenovel aspects of the present invention. It should not be construed,however, as limiting the scope of the invention but rather as providingillustrations of the preferred embodiments of the invention. Thus, thescope of the invention should be fixed by the following claims, ratherthan any specific example given.

Having described my invention, I claim:
 1. A make-up holding device,comprising: a main body having a proximal and a distal end; a first endremovably attached to said distal end of said main body; a main receiverattached to said proximal end of said main body opposite said first end;wherein said main body includes at least one container; wherein saidmain receiver includes at least one applicator removably attached tosaid at least one container; and wherein said first end includes atleast one applicator.
 2. The make-up holding device as described inclaim 1, wherein said applicator housed within said first end is abrush.
 3. The make-up holding device as described in claim 1, whereinsaid main receiver includes a first container, a second container and athird container.
 4. The make-up holding device as described in claim 1,wherein said distal end of said main body includes a cavity formed froman interior portion of said main body.
 5. The make-up holding device asdescribed in claim 1, wherein said distal end of said main body includesa container.
 6. The make-up holding device as described in claim 3,wherein said first end includes a projection having outer walls.
 7. Themake-up holding device as described in claim 1, wherein said first endis attached to said distal end of said main body by an interference fit.8. The make-up holding device as described in claim 7, wherein saidouter walls of said projection and said interior portion of said mainbody engage with one another.
 9. The make-up holding device as describedin claim 1, wherein said applicator in said first end further comprisesa knob, a series of external threads and a plurality of bristles. 10.The make-up holding device as described in claim 9, wherein said firstend includes a series of internal threads to engage with said series ofexternal threads on said applicator.
 11. The make-up holding device asdescribed in claim 1, wherein said first end includes a thread portionto engage with said distal end of said main body.
 12. A make-up holdingdevice, comprising: a main body attached to a first end and a mainreceiver; wherein said main body houses at least one container having atleast one applicator removably attached thereto proximate said mainreceiver; wherein said main body houses at least one container proximatesaid first end; and wherein said first end houses at least oneapplicator.
 13. The make-up holding device as described in claim 12,wherein said at least one applicator housed by said first end is abrush.
 14. The make-up holding device as described in claim 12, whereinsaid main body includes a mirror.
 15. A make-up holding device,comprising: a main body attached to a first end and a main receiver;wherein said main body houses a first container, a second container anda third container proximate said main receiver; wherein a firstapplicator is removably attached to said first container, a secondapplicator is removably attached to said second container and a thirdapplicator is attached to said third container; wherein said main bodyhouses a fourth container proximate said first end; and wherein saidfirst end houses a fourth applicator configured to access said fourthcontainer.
 16. The make-up holding device as described in claim 15,wherein said fourth applicator is a brush.
 17. The make-up holdingdevice as described in claim 15, wherein said first container, saidsecond container, said third container and said fourth containerincludes a cosmetic substance.
 18. The make-up holding device asdescribed in claim 15, wherein said first end is attached to said mainbody by an interference fit.
 19. The make-up holding device as describedin claim 15, wherein said applicator in said first end further comprisesa knob, a series of external threads and a plurality of bristlesconfigured to engage with a series of internal threads within said firstend.
 20. The make-up holding device as described in claim 16, whereinsaid brush is configured to retract within said first end.